Rex Hospital Open Partners with The First Tee of the Triangle to Offer Free Kids’ Clinic

Children Ages 8 - 18 Have the Opportunity to Learn from Golf Professionals and Instructors

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Nationwide Tour's Rex Hospital Open will host a free Kids' Clinic on Tuesday, May 29, in conjunction with The First Tee of the Triangle, an organization aimed at teaching young people to golf while building character.

The clinic, which is free and open to the public, will be held at TPC Wakefield Plantation from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Nationwide players, First Tee volunteers and GolfTEC teaching professionals will work together to lead small group instruction.

The First Tee of the Triangle aims to build character through golf and integrates positive values in its teaching. "We will touch on our Nine Core Values during the clinic," said T.D. Leuten, executive director of The First Tee of the Triangle. "Kids can learn a lot more than just golf."

The Open takes place the week of May 31 - June 3 and has an even stronger focus on fan experience. In addition to the Kids' Clinic, this year's event includes expanded public seating on the 18th Hole's "Hurricanes Bench" and new food vendors. Other family friendly activities include:

Saturday, May 26: The Rex Hospital Open 8K Road Race and Family Fun Run

Sunday, May 27: The Junior Invitational, featuring talented young golfers

Saturday, June 2: Family Fun Day

Sunday, June 3: Military Appreciation Day

The Rex Hospital Open has raised more than $6.2 million to support programs and services at Rex Hospital. This year's proceeds will benefit Rex Cancer Care - supporting patients from discovery through recovery.

For more information on the Rex Hospital Open activities, or to purchase tickets online, visit www.rexhospitalopen.com.Tickets are also available at the gate.